The Church of Saint Nikolai in Jüterbog (Jüterbog)

Germany / Brandenburg / Juterbog / Jüterbog
 church, historical building

This church contains the purported coffer referenced by Johann Tetzel when selling indulgences. (as soon as the gold in the coffer rings, the soul, out of purgatory into heaven springs.

It also contains a number of other historic paintings, altars, and a locked cabinet thought to contain government records from the 13th century. The cabinet, built into the wall of the church, has been locked in spite off efforts by locksmiths, and cannot be broken open due to strict historic preservation laws.

The church is still used today as a place of worship.
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Coordinates:   51°59'28"N   13°5'6"E
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